Opportunity Information: Apply for 440 12 023
Apply for 440 12 023
- The Thailand USAID Bangkok in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Vietnam Forest and Deltas (VFD) Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001 USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 25, 2012 and posted on Apr 27, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $30,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Vietnam Forest and Deltas (VFD) Program is a USAID-funded grant opportunity focused on helping Vietnam move faster toward climate-resilient, low-emissions development. The program is designed to support practical, on-the-ground and policy-relevant technical assistance that reduces net greenhouse gas emissions from forests while also strengthening the resilience of communities, infrastructure, and livelihoods in Vietnam's delta regions. In plain terms, the opportunity targets two closely linked priorities: improving forest outcomes so that forests store more carbon and generate fewer emissions, and helping delta areas cope with both immediate and long-term climate risks such as flooding, sea level rise, salinity intrusion, storms, and shifting rainfall patterns.
This funding opportunity was issued as a discretionary grant under a Cooperative Agreement, meaning USAID expected to remain substantially involved in guiding and collaborating on implementation rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The activity category is Environment, and the program was managed through USAID's regional presence in Bangkok (Thailand USAID Bangkok). The solicitation sought proposals that would deliver technical support and investments that accelerate climate-smart development outcomes, including approaches that reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation and that improve adaptive capacity in highly vulnerable delta landscapes.
The opportunity was open to a wide range of applicants. USAID invited applications from U.S. and non-U.S. non-governmental organizations, including consortia, with eligibility listed as unrestricted subject to any clarifications in the full announcement. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated, which typically lowers barriers for capable organizations that can deliver strong technical programming but may not have large pools of matching funds.
In terms of scale, USAID anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $30,000,000. The award ceiling was also $30,000,000, and the award floor was listed as $1, indicating that USAID structured the notice to allow flexibility but expected a single, major award at or near the full program amount. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity was 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas, which is the standard assistance listing for many USAID overseas programs.
Key dates in the public notice show that the opportunity was posted on April 27, 2012, with an original and current closing date of June 15, 2012. The creation date was May 25, 2012, and the archive date was September 30, 2012, indicating the solicitation is historical and no longer open. For applicants at the time, the listed point of contact for assistance accessing the full announcement was Praveena ViraSingh, a Procurement Specialist, with the provided phone number 6622573000.
Overall, VFD was framed as a large, single-award technical assistance and investment program meant to help Vietnam address climate mitigation and adaptation together: reducing emissions linked to forest loss and improving the resilience of delta regions where climate impacts can directly threaten food security, economic stability, and public safety.
Vietnam Forest and Deltas (VFD) Program - FAQs
What is the Vietnam Forest and Deltas (VFD) Program?
The Vietnam Forest and Deltas (VFD) Program is a USAID-funded grant opportunity designed to help Vietnam accelerate climate-resilient, low-emissions development. It focuses on practical, on-the-ground and policy-relevant technical assistance that both (1) reduces net greenhouse gas emissions from forests and (2) strengthens resilience in Vietnam's delta regions.
What are the main priorities of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity targets two closely linked priorities:
- Forests (mitigation): improving forest outcomes so forests store more carbon and generate fewer emissions, including reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation.
- Deltas (adaptation/resilience): helping delta areas cope with immediate and long-term climate risks such as flooding, sea level rise, salinity intrusion, storms, and shifting rainfall patterns.
What types of activities or support was USAID seeking?
The solicitation sought proposals that would deliver technical support and investments to accelerate climate-smart development outcomes. This included approaches that reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation and improve adaptive capacity in highly vulnerable delta landscapes.
What does "practical, on-the-ground and policy-relevant technical assistance" mean in this context?
Based on the notice language, the program aimed to support work that is implementable in real settings (on-the-ground) while also being relevant to policies and decision-making (policy-relevant). In other words, proposals were expected to connect implementation with broader systems and planning that influence forest emissions and delta resilience.
Which climate risks in delta regions were specifically mentioned?
The notice specifically referenced flooding, sea level rise, salinity intrusion, storms, and shifting rainfall patterns as key risks affecting Vietnam's delta regions.
How was this award structured (grant type and USAID involvement)?
This was issued as a discretionary grant under a Cooperative Agreement. That structure indicates USAID expected to remain substantially involved in guiding and collaborating on implementation, rather than providing funds with minimal engagement.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category listed in the notice was Environment.
Which USAID office managed or issued this opportunity?
The program was managed through USAID's regional presence in Bangkok, listed as USAID Bangkok (Thailand).
Who was eligible to apply?
USAID invited applications from a wide range of applicants, including U.S. and non-U.S. non-governmental organizations, including consortia. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, subject to any clarifications in the full announcement.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was stated in the provided notice summary. That generally means an applicant was not required (per the summary) to provide matching funds as a condition of eligibility.
How many awards did USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipated making one award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $30,000,000.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling was listed as $30,000,000 and the award floor was listed as $1. The structure suggests flexibility in how USAID could obligate funds, while the expectation was a single major award likely near the full program amount.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed was 98.001, described as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on April 27, 2012. The original and current closing date was June 15, 2012.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The notice indicates it is historical: it had an archive date of September 30, 2012, and the closing date was June 15, 2012.
What were the creation and archive dates listed in the notice?
The creation date was May 25, 2012, and the archive date was September 30, 2012.
Why did the program combine forest emissions reduction and delta resilience?
The notice framed VFD as a program meant to address climate mitigation and adaptation together: reducing emissions linked to forest loss while improving resilience in delta regions where climate impacts can directly threaten food security, economic stability, and public safety.
What outcomes was the VFD Program aiming to accelerate?
The solicitation emphasized accelerating climate-smart development outcomes, specifically outcomes that reduce net greenhouse gas emissions from forests and increase the adaptive capacity and resilience of highly vulnerable delta landscapes.
Who was the point of contact listed for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Praveena ViraSingh, a Procurement Specialist.
What phone number was provided for the point of contact?
The phone number provided was 6622573000.
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